Yes, it is very important to submit a letter of intent from the applicant who will be studying. The letter must be of a personal nature and make it as clear as possible why the applicant believes that the program will make a difference in his career.

In Study Permit applications, Immigration recommends submitting extracts from the last 4 months. This would be the rule but depending on the application and the profile of each applicant, fewer statements could be presented or only balances, this will be verified on a case-by-case basis.

Anyone who has student status within Canada cannot stay over 150 calendar days without actually studying. This period runs from the date of issuance of the permit.

If you intend to study for more than 6 months in Canada, you will need to undergo a medical examination. This goes for all family members who will accompany you.

If you are eligible to work off campus, you can work up to 20 hours a week when you actually start attending classes. During scheduled program breaks, such as summer or winter break and spring break, you can work up to 40 hours a week. I emphasize that you can only start working in Canada when you start your study program.

No. Although you already have the visa as a way to prove that your study request has been approved, what gives you the status of a student within Canada is the Study Permit, so only when you have the permit issued in your hands is it who will be able to start the studies.

A person who has student status in Canada (possessing a Study Permit) and is taking a post-secondary program is normally entitled to work 20 hours a week, regardless of whether the course has a mandatory internship or not. What allows you to work part-time is the student status, the Study Permit itself.